May 04 With split delayed, United Methodists face a year in limbo By David Crary, Associated Press Had there been no coronavirus pandemic, America’s largest mainline Protestant denomination would be convening this week for a likely vote to break up over differences on same-sex marriage and ordination of LGBTQ pastors. Continue reading
May 04 World leaders pledge billions for virus vaccine research By Lorne Cook, Associated Press World leaders, organizations and banks on Monday pledged 7.4 billion euros ($8 billion) for research to find a vaccine against the new coronavirus, but warned that it is just the start of an effort that must be sustained over time… Continue reading
May 04 WATCH: South Dakota governor gives coronavirus update By Associated Press South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem is holding a news conference to give an update on the state's efforts to fight the novel coronavirus. Continue reading
May 04 America Interrupted By Vika Aronson, William Brangham, Erica R. Hendry, Gretchen Frazee, Emily Carpeaux Continue reading
May 04 WATCH: New York City will distribute 7.5 million free face masks By Candice Norwood New York City has a sufficient supply of PPE to address the novel coronavirus pandemic for the first time since March, Mayor Bill de Blasio said Monday. Continue reading
May 04 Lebanon restaurants partially reopen, face faltering economy By Sarah El Deeb, Associated Press Lebanon is entering a new phase of its lockdown Monday, allowing restaurants to open at 30 percent capacity during the day. Continue reading
May 04 WATCH: Joe Biden calls for premium pay for essential workers at virtual forum By Associated Press Joe Biden is calling for extra premium pay for the nation's essential workers, from healthcare employees to those who work in grocery stores and meatpacking plants. Continue reading
May 04 WATCH: New York governor gives coronavirus update By Associated Press On Sunday, Andrew Cuomo announced that New York is banding together with six nearby states to purchase equipment and supplies that have been hard to come by during the pandemic. Continue reading
May 04 Amid virus fears, deported Guatemalans treated as pariahs back home By Sonia Pérez D., Associated Press Since the pandemic hit, migrants returning to Guatemala from the United States have been mistreated, run off or threatened by neighbors who fear they will bring the virus back with them. Continue reading
May 03 DHS report: China hid virus' severity to hoard supplies By Will Weissert, Associated Press U.S. officials believe China covered up the extent of the coronavirus outbreak — and how contagious the disease is — to stock up on medical supplies needed to respond to it, intelligence documents show. Continue reading